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Best states for a journeyman/mechanic
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It seems like journeyman/mechanics are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for journeyman/mechanics aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Nevada is the best state in the country for journeyman/mechanics.
In order to get you the best states for journeyman/mechanics, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Nevada is the best state, and Falmouth is the city with the highest pay for journeyman/mechanics.
10 best states for journeyman/mechanics in 2026
1. Nevada
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 257 Average annual salary: $62,741 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
2. Alaska
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 123 Average annual salary: $59,978 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
3. Oregon
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 525 Average annual salary: $60,358 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
4. North Dakota
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 121 Average annual salary: $54,530 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
5. Pennsylvania
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 1,311 Average annual salary: $58,074 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
6. New York
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 1,331 Average annual salary: $61,332 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
7. Connecticut
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 382 Average annual salary: $57,380 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
8. Vermont
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $54,053 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
9. Washington
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 908 Average annual salary: $54,842 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
10. Massachusetts
Total journeyman/mechanic jobs: 613 Average annual salary: $63,776 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
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Detailed list of the best states for a journeyman/mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $62,741 | $43,000 | 2,998,039 | 257 |
| 2 | Alaska | $59,978 | $50,000 | 739,795 | 123 |
| 3 | Oregon | $60,358 | $42,000 | 4,142,776 | 525 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $54,530 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 121 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $58,074 | $40,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,311 |
| 6 | New York | $61,332 | $43,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,331 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $57,380 | $40,000 | 3,588,184 | 382 |
| 8 | Vermont | $54,053 | $39,000 | 623,657 | 91 |
| 9 | Washington | $54,842 | $39,000 | 7,405,743 | 908 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $63,776 | $45,000 | 6,859,819 | 613 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $50,939 | $36,000 | 5,795,483 | 668 |
| 12 | Colorado | $55,673 | $40,000 | 5,607,154 | 671 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $49,179 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 484 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $49,830 | $36,000 | 3,930,864 | 361 |
| 15 | Maine | $49,806 | $36,000 | 1,335,907 | 150 |
| 16 | Utah | $49,227 | $34,000 | 3,101,833 | 394 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $57,259 | $43,000 | 1,427,538 | 97 |
| 18 | Georgia | $49,177 | $35,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,325 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $61,663 | $42,000 | 693,972 | 68 |
| 20 | California | $58,354 | $40,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,327 |
| 21 | Kansas | $49,663 | $36,000 | 2,913,123 | 271 |
| 22 | Indiana | $47,200 | $33,000 | 6,666,818 | 793 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $50,191 | $35,000 | 1,342,795 | 181 |
| 24 | Illinois | $51,077 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,063 |
| 25 | Arizona | $49,360 | $35,000 | 7,016,270 | 649 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $46,659 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 443 |
| 27 | Missouri | $49,608 | $36,000 | 6,113,532 | 517 |
| 28 | Delaware | $49,776 | $34,000 | 961,939 | 140 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $52,560 | $36,000 | 9,005,644 | 626 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $49,022 | $34,000 | 1,059,639 | 115 |
| 31 | Montana | $44,893 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 205 |
| 32 | Idaho | $45,078 | $31,000 | 1,716,943 | 258 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $47,501 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 981 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $43,830 | $31,000 | 579,315 | 95 |
| 35 | Virginia | $49,764 | $34,000 | 8,470,020 | 875 |
| 36 | Iowa | $43,630 | $31,000 | 3,145,711 | 680 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $45,013 | $32,000 | 6,715,984 | 666 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $45,036 | $32,000 | 5,024,369 | 565 |
| 39 | Maryland | $49,556 | $34,000 | 6,052,177 | 640 |
| 40 | Texas | $46,617 | $33,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,260 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $45,496 | $32,000 | 869,666 | 106 |
| 42 | Ohio | $44,353 | $31,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,109 |
| 43 | Michigan | $45,357 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 705 |
| 44 | Florida | $42,650 | $30,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,308 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $42,889 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 270 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $39,840 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 296 |
| 47 | Alabama | $37,858 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 658 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $45,763 | $32,000 | 5,576,606 | 562 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $36,942 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 333 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $42,790 | $30,000 | 2,088,070 | 200 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $40,663 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 127 |
Highest paying states for journeyman/mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Journeyman/Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $62,741 |
| 2 | Alaska | $59,978 |
| 3 | Oregon | $60,358 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $54,530 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $58,074 |
| 6 | New York | $61,332 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $57,380 |
| 8 | Vermont | $54,053 |
| 9 | Washington | $54,842 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $63,776 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $50,939 |
| 12 | Colorado | $55,673 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $49,179 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $49,830 |
| 15 | Maine | $49,806 |
| 16 | Utah | $49,227 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $57,259 |
| 18 | Georgia | $49,177 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $61,663 |
| 20 | California | $58,354 |
| 21 | Kansas | $49,663 |
| 22 | Indiana | $47,200 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $50,191 |
| 24 | Illinois | $51,077 |
| 25 | Arizona | $49,360 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $46,659 |
| 27 | Missouri | $49,608 |
| 28 | Delaware | $49,776 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $52,560 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $49,022 |
| 31 | Montana | $44,893 |
| 32 | Idaho | $45,078 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $47,501 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $43,830 |
| 35 | Virginia | $49,764 |
| 36 | Iowa | $43,630 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $45,013 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $45,036 |
| 39 | Maryland | $49,556 |
| 40 | Texas | $46,617 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $45,496 |
| 42 | Ohio | $44,353 |
| 43 | Michigan | $45,357 |
| 44 | Florida | $42,650 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $42,889 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $39,840 |
| 47 | Alabama | $37,858 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $45,763 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $36,942 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $42,790 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $40,663 |
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Updated January 8, 2025